Fantasy Baseball Buy Low Trade Targets: Josh Naylor, Austin Riley, Christopher Morel

Let’s take a look at some players you should be targeting to strengthen your fantasy baseball roster without breaking the bank. We gathered insights and analysis from our featured experts to help you identify underrated gems and secure a competitive edge over your opponents. They dive into which players are currently undervalued, why they deserve a spot on your team, and how you can capitalize on their potential for breakout performances. Here are the players they’re currently targeting as fantasy baseball buy-low candidates.

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Fantasy Baseball Players to Buy Low

Which one MLB player are you trying to buy low and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?

Josh Naylor (1B, DH – CLE)

“Despite his .229 average, Josh Naylor has the 4th lowest BABIP at .204 and an expected batting average (xBA) of .275. He also has career highs in hard hit % (43.3%), barrel % (10.8%), launch angle and average exit velocity. He does have 13 home runs, but if anyone is worried about that average, I am a buyer. I am expecting some positive regression in the future.”
– Christopher Welsh (FantasyPros)

Austin Riley (3B – ATL)

“The Austin Riley manager in your league is incredibly frustrated right now. I know this because I roster him in a bunch of leagues, and it has been a rough start to the year. Through 39 games to start the year, he’s batting just .232 with 3 HR, 18 RBI, 22 R, and 0 SB. And if that wasn’t bad enough, he just missed 13 straight games without going on the IL. The expected numbers and batted ball data, while still solid, are below his usual elite numbers. That means even the savvy manager in your league who pays attention to the advanced metrics might be concerned in addition to being frustrated and annoyed by the production. This means it’s time to buy low on a player who has hit at least 33 HR in three straight seasons. With the abundance of starting pitching options available around leagues right now, I’d be willing to ship a higher-end SP like a Kevin Gausman or Zac Gallen plus another piece (if needed) for Riley.”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)

Christopher Morel (2B, 3B, OF – CHC)

“I am definitely interested in Christopher Morel. The 24-year-old has been absolutely snake bit by a BABIP of .207, which is 96 points lower than last year. This has led directly to a terrible slash line of .198/.297/.374, but his expected stats say these should be corrected soon. His xwOBA, which measures the quality of contact + K + BB is .370, and both his xBA (.264) and xSLG (.497) back up the fact that these numbers will improve. He is an appealing option to fill in for the dearth of third basemen and should cost next to nothing. If I could get someone to bite on Luis Rengifo, I’d make the swap in a heartbeat.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)

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